Thailand Unveils Rules to Classify Cannabis as Narcotics Again

Thailand has issued a draft regulation to reclassify cannabis as narcotics from next year as Prime Minister <-bsp-person state="{"_id":"00000190-23c8-d5f2-a594-f7ec96370000","_type":"00000160-6f41-dae1-adf0-6ff519590003"}">Srettha Thavisin’s government seeks to clamp down on rampant recreational use of marijuana.

The Ministry of Public Health will re-list cannabis buds as a “category five” narcotic from Jan. 1, according to the draft rules published on Tuesday. But the use of various other parts of the plant, including roots and leaves, will however remain legal.

The ministry will receive public feedback on the proposal until June 25. Health Minister <-bsp-person state="{"_id":"00000190-23c8-d5f2-a594-f7ec96380001","_type":"00000160-6f41-dae1-adf0-6ff519590003"}">Somsak Thepsutin said on Tuesday he will listen to suggestions from both ...